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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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